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''Kentucky (State) Directories''. Woodridge, Connecticut: Research Publications, 1980–1984. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=529424&disp=Kentucky+%28state%29+directories%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6044020 [set of 8])] The directory includes the years 1859 to 1860 and is arranged alphabetically by city. | ''Kentucky (State) Directories''. Woodridge, Connecticut: Research Publications, 1980–1984. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=529424&disp=Kentucky+%28state%29+directories%20%20&columns=*,0,0 fiche 6044020 [set of 8])] The directory includes the years 1859 to 1860 and is arranged alphabetically by city. | ||
For a directory to Kentucky businesses, see ''Kentucky Places and People: R.L. Polk & Co.’s Kentucky State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1895–96'', mentioned in | For a directory to Kentucky businesses, see ''Kentucky Places and People: R.L. Polk & Co.’s Kentucky State Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1895–96'', mentioned in [[Kentucky Gazetteers]]. | ||
Multiple-city directories exist for some Kentucky cities and their neighboring cities in adjacent states, such as: | Multiple-city directories exist for some Kentucky cities and their neighboring cities in adjacent states, such as: | ||
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Many groups have created directories of their organizational structure and members or personnel. Companies may create directories of their subscribers. The directories that were published for public distribution are the ones most likely to find their way into libraries and archives. Typical examples of directories that may be found in an archive are city directories, telephone directories, church directories, occupational directories, farmers directories, or rosters of society members. These directories may range in scope from local to international. Often the most recent edition of a directory is the only one an archive will have available. | Many groups have created directories of their organizational structure and members or personnel. Companies may create directories of their subscribers. The directories that were published for public distribution are the ones most likely to find their way into libraries and archives. Typical examples of directories that may be found in an archive are city directories, telephone directories, church directories, occupational directories, farmers directories, or rosters of society members. These directories may range in scope from local to international. Often the most recent edition of a directory is the only one an archive will have available. | ||
Current telephone directories can also be found on the Internet and may help you find living relatives. The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] has compact discs that incorporate telephone directories for most of the United States. See | Current telephone directories can also be found on the Internet and may help you find living relatives. The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] has compact discs that incorporate telephone directories for most of the United States. See [[United States Directories]] for more detailed information on these directories. | ||
To find directories, consult the [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog]] under: | To find directories, consult the [[Family History Library Catalog Place Search|Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog]] under: | ||
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::KENTUCKY, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- DIRECTORIES<br> | ::KENTUCKY, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- DIRECTORIES<br> | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
*[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ky.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories. | *[http://www.uscitydirectories.com/ky.htm US City Directories] This web site identifies printed, microfilmed, and online directories and their repositories. | ||